If you were born outside of South Africa to a South African citizen(s) or were adopted by a South African citizen in terms of the Children’s Act, 2005 and your birth was registered in accordance with the births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992, you can apply for citizenship by descent by submitting the following documents:

• Form DHA-24, to register your birth in terms of the Births and Deaths Registration Act,1992 In the event you were born out of wedlock both parents must sign the birth registration Form BI-24 to confirm paternity
• Forms DHA-529 (completed by yourself and your South African parents)
• Your foreign, unabridged birth certificate
• Your and your parents’ marriage certificate (if applicable) and copies thereof
• If 15 years and older, an application for an identity document (DHA-9) with two identity document photographs
• Proof of your South African parent(s)’ foreign citizenship (if they have acquired such) and a copies thereof
• Proof of identity of your South African parent(s)
• If you were adopted by a South African citizen, a copy of the adoption order